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Here are some of the most recent news articles published by AHDB about beef genetics

Breeding decisions: More than just choosing a breed | AHDB

Tuesday, 3 September 2024

Harriet Bunning, AHDB’s Lead Animal Genetics Expert, shares the latest news on National Beef Evaluations.

Long-term trends in breeding choices on the dairy farm | AHDB

Thursday, 16 May 2024

Over the last ten years, we have seen changes in the output of the dairy herd, with industry strategies moving to reduce dairy bull calves and a significant increase in dairy beef. BCMS data allows us to see the impact of these initiatives in calf registration numbers.

Genetic trends in beef sires used on dairy cows | AHDB

Monday, 5 February 2024

We estimate that, in 2023, over half of the prime beef animals finished in the UK had a dairy dam. This means that breeding decisions made by dairy farmers are having a huge impact on the beef industry. Below, we explore what this means in practice.